Travertine also began as limestone, which over time, through geological shifting, has found its way deep in the Earth. The porous nature of limestone makes it a great reservoir for liquids.

   Aquifers, which are the enormous underground pools of water that feed our wells and water our cities, are the remnants of ice age melting, which sank below and was absorbed by limestone. Heated by the Earth's inner core, the water rises as steam and hot pressurized water, to form hot mud baths, "Old Faithful", " Mammoth Springs", and other gizers. This rising hot water, disolves the limestone and brings with it granules from below, forming mud beds on the surface. If enough time transpires, and the mud beds cool, they will crystallize into solid stone called travertine.

Travertine Stone Pictures

Important Comments

   What you see is your computer's interpretation of that color code.

   Natural stone varies in pattern and tone from shipment to shipment, and tile to tile within a shipment. This variation adds to the uniqueness and beauty of the installation. Recommend owner and designer check the stone before installation.

   Purchaser understands that natural stone products, such as marble and granite, are inherently subject to variations in shading and markings. Purchaser acknowledges that it has inspected and accepted this shipment with the full knowledge and understanding that any claims concerning the acceptability of the product must be presented to Catalina Design Center and resolved prior to installation. Please Contact us for a sample